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Workshop Preview Experiential Learning to Facilitate Intercultural UnderstandingBy Kara Johnson Each year, the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo offers an incredible array of professional learning opportunities for international educators. As the 2016 Annual Conference Committee Workshop Coordinator, I

Day Trips Near DenverBy Michele Friedmann In Denver, one thing is certain with all of the mountains, trails, and picturesque overlooks you can find in the area, you’ll never run out of day trip options There are so many enjoyable

Building Conference ConnectionsBy Samantha Potempa As the NAFSA 2016 Annual Conference & Expo approaches, it’s time to start thinking about what you want to accomplish. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional, networking should always make

Where to Eat in DenverBy Michele Friedmann Denver’s culinary scene is as impressive as the surrounding snow capped mountains From laid back pubs to upscale restaurants and European inspired eateries, the city will satisfy everyone’s taste buds. Colorado is known

Getting Ready for Denver – Local Transportation and AttractionsBy Michele Friedmann Adventure awaits you every single day in Denver From historical landmarks to pedestrian friendly malls and gravity defying rides, downtown has something for everyone At the heart of the

Welcome to DenverBy Michele Friedmann Welcome to the Mile High City and home of the Super Bowl champions There is a lot to love about Colorado, from purple mountain majesties to 300 days of sunshine a year. There are very

International for What?Last week, NAFSA published a Trends & Insights essay, Welcome to the Era of “Global Competition 2.0,” which described how rankings drive intense competition between research universities pursuing a global institutional model. The authors described several common features

The Meaning of One Person, One VoteYesterday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that questioned whether everyone in a state’s congressional district has a right to representation, or if only eligible voters in that district do. Following the

Why I’m Excited About the NAFSA 2016 Annual ConferenceAs chair of the NAFSA 2016 Annual Conference & Expo Annual Conference Committee (ACC), I have had the distinct honor of working with ACC content chair Sara Thurston and an outstanding ACC

Disciplining Study AbroadThe January issue of the journal Teaching Theology & Religion aligns the topic of study abroad with the discipline of religious studies. There are many interesting essays in the collection, including one by Elijah Siegler which explores the